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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 22.97 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 22.97 and 11.80 is: 16.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 22.97 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/22.97 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 22.97 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.02/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.28

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